Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the most heart-wrenching moments we will ever face. These beautiful souls walk beside us through life’s joys and challenges, offering unconditional love, silent support, and so many unforgettable memories. When their time comes, we often feel unprepared and heartbroken. Over the years, I’ve been blessed to help thousands of pets, and their humans navigate this sacred transition with peace, love, and grace. In this article, I want to share how Reiki, a gentle and powerful energy healing practice, can help your pet cross peacefully and support you emotionally through the process.
Our pets are our soul companions. They give us unconditional love, stay by our side through life’s ups and downs, and make us laugh with their quirky personalities. They are our healers, our protectors, and often, our greatest teachers. But then comes the moment when none of us are ever truly ready for… the time when their little bodies begin to slow down and we’re faced with saying goodbye.
As someone who has loved and lost many furry family members, I understand the aches in your heart. You see your pet struggling, trying to hold on for you, and you feel helpless. You want to ease their pain, but the emotional and financial stress of vet bills can feel overwhelming. Yet, you would give anything, cut back on groceries, go without comfort, just to give them a little more time or ease their suffering.
That’s where Reiki has been a profound blessing in my life and in the lives of thousands of pet families I’ve supported around the world.
Reiki is a gentle yet powerful energy healing modality that brings peace, comfort, and release. It helps pets transition with dignity and calmness. I have had the honor of helping thousands of pets cross peacefully with Reiki and each moment sacred, and each goodbye filled with love.
What many don’t realize is that Reiki also helps the humans left behind. When I send Reiki, I send it to the pet and also to their loved ones. The energy brings calm, clarity, and strength. It allows you to be present with your pet in their final moments, feeling grounded instead of overwhelmed, peaceful instead of panicked.
Many times, pets hold on because they’re waiting for us to be ready. That was true for my sweet dog, Rocky. He was my heart and had helped me through some of the darkest days of my life. When his time came, I wasn’t ready to let him go. But because I had my Reiki Level 2 training at the time, I could help him. The vet came to our home and prepared me for what would happen. I looked into Rocky’s eyes, placed my hands gently on him, and said, “I love you, and I let you go.” As soon as I spoke those words, he took one last breath and peacefully crossed over. The vet didn’t need to administer anything. Reiki helped him transition on his terms, with grace, surrounded by love.
I’ve helped seven of our dogs’ cross, each experience uniquely beautiful and filled with spiritual connection. Each deserves a story of its own, and one day, I will share them all. Reiki supports pets and their families physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It helps make one of the hardest moments of your life something you can carry with a sense of peace instead of only pain.
Reiki isn’t just for pets. I was blessed to use it with my father-in-law as he was nearing the end of his life. This incredible man, who never wanted anything, allowed me to sit at his feet and offer Reiki. I watched him calm, felt the presence of our ancestors around him, and knew he was supported in love as he prepared to cross. It was one of the most precious gifts I could ever give.
If you are walking this path now or preparing for it, please know you are not alone. Reiki can help ease the pain for your beloved pet and for you. It brings a sense of peace, a quiet comfort, and a feeling of connection that stretches beyond this physical world.
If you’d like support through this sacred time or want to learn how to use Reiki yourself, I would be honored to guide you. There is love available even in the hardest goodbye. And sometimes, through that love, we find unexpected peace.
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With much love and blessings,
About Sue London
Sue London is an award-winning healer, media host, and a compassionate guide for people and pets during times of illness, loss, and transformation. For over three decades, she has offered heart-centered healing to individuals and animals around the world.
Sue is the proud recipient of numerous honors, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, Humanitarian Award, Empowered Woman Award, Top Hospice Pet Doula & Pet Healer Award, and the Marquis Who’s Who Award, recognizing her for the global impact she has made supporting both people and pets through her healing work.
